A wickedly good ‘Rocky Horror Show’ from Rooftop Productions
Now playing at the ARTfactory, the outrageously rock-n-roll, campy, and sci-fi goth comedy is required viewing. By EM SKOW
‘Veronica’s Room’ at Rockville Little Theatre disturbs and mystifies
This baffling show is packed with psychological horror and suspense. By WILLIAM POWELL
‘Annie Get Your Gun’ hits toe-tapping target at Fauquier Community Theatre
Onstage band brings ‘No Business Like Show Business’ and other blockbusters into town. By STUB ESTEY
A mother’s death reunites sisters in emotional ‘Sister Cities’ at NOVA...
Compelling performances and a powerful script held the audience’s full focus. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
A politician grapples with gun violence in ‘Church & State’ at...
This is what an elected official driven by conscience rather than expediency might look like in a political universe less cruel than our own. By BOB ASHBY
Arlington Players’ ‘Little Women’ brings timeless tale to life with heart...
This warm and endearing production stays true to the story, delivering a show grounded in realism and uplifted by passion. By HALEY HUCHLER
Colonial Players of Annapolis shares intimate and funny ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
Everyone hits just the right comic and emotional moments with humor and heartbreak. By CHARLES GREEN
City of Fairfax Theatre Company does a Woodstock-y ‘Much Ado About...
The plot is framed as the goings-on behind the scenes of a 1975 music festival. Does it work? By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
A men’s club comes undone in wacky ‘Explorers Club’ at Little...
The Marx Brothers meet Benny Hill in this feast of jokes and slapstick. By ANDY ARNOLD
A colorful, fantastical story in ‘Big Fish’ at Annapolis Summer Garden...
The lovely musical about a young man trying to learn about his father closes the season and the summer in a fun way. By CHARLES GREEN
Cast acts out freely in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Bowie...
Set during the Depression on the eve of WW II — when Americans needed a laugh — the classic dark comedy celebrates 1939 American stereotypes. By ANDY ARNOLD
Stellar cast creates shatteringly effective ‘Crucible’ at Dominion Stage
A definitive production for the DC area of Arthur Miller's timelessly devastating classic. By ALEXANDRA BOWMAN
Silver Spring Stage’s One-Act Festival continues tradition of inclusion
Weekend two of the ambitious tradition showcasing fresh voices. By CYBELE POMEROY
Song-filled ‘Falsettos’ feels timeless and endearing at Gaithersburg Arts Barn
The production in partnership with Theatre@CBT demonstrates the musical's staying power and ongoing relevance. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
Silver Spring Stage’s One-Act Festival showcases local talent
The cozy stage in the middle of Colesville offers an excellent venue to debut new work. By JULIAN OQUENDO
Family-friendly fun in ‘Willy Wonka’ from Sterling Playmakers
The light-hearted show highlights local talent while spreading the joy of live theater with the next generation. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI
An energetic and heartfelt ‘Legally Blonde’ from City of Fairfax Theatre...
The delightful, high-energy spectacle was a celebration of positivity and resilience. By LAURA MILLS
A beautiful and hopeful ‘Memphis’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria
The moving yet racially charged musical, combined with the theater’s history, reminds us how far we’ve come. By TENIOLA AYOOLA
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ delights at Classic Theatre of Maryland
Shakespeare’s classic comic fantasy is perfect for a summer evening. By CHARLES GREEN
McLean Community Players has big fun with ‘Heathers: The Musical’
A candy store chock full of witty zingers, teenage angst, and electric talent. By HALEY HUCHLER